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Herlinda Bernal

Lodi,CA

Summary

Friendly Dental Assistant with 9 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RDA - Lead

Bright Now! Dental
Lodi, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Monitored and updated OSHA training for all employees
  • Supervised and coordinated back office employees to ensure seamless scheduling

RDA- Specialty Team

Bright Now! Dental
Lodi, CA
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided valuable assistance during oral surgery and orthodontic procedures
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines

RDA

Childrens Choice Pediatric Dental Care
Lodi, CA
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provided exceptional dental care and assistance to pediatric patients
  • played a vital role in educating children and parents about oral hygiene practices
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

RDA

Walnut grove river dental
Walnut Grove, CA
10.2017 - 12.2022
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Implemented effective scheduling strategies for back office employees, ensuring smooth operations

Dental Assistant

NU Smile Dental
Stockton, CA
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using eaglesoft
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Education

. - Dental Assistant Program

Carrington College
Stockton

Skills

  • Bilingual - Spanish (Fluent)
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Orthodontics
  • Implant Restoration
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Sealant Application
  • Oral Surgery
  • Taking X-Rays

Timeline

RDA - Lead

Bright Now! Dental
09.2023 - Current

RDA- Specialty Team

Bright Now! Dental
12.2022 - Current

RDA

Childrens Choice Pediatric Dental Care
10.2020 - 12.2022

RDA

Walnut grove river dental
10.2017 - 12.2022

Dental Assistant

NU Smile Dental
09.2015 - 10.2017

. - Dental Assistant Program

Carrington College

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